Sales Engineer Fortec Benelux BU Power

The Sales Engineer combines technical expertise with consultative sales skills to support customers in selecting, integrating, and optimizing power supply solutions.
This role is responsible for driving design-in opportunities, providing pre‑ and post‑sales technical support, and collaborating closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams across the Fortec Group.

The role is 60–70% customer-facing, with limited travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Customer Support

• Advise customers on selecting and integrating power supply products.
• Provide hands‑on commissioning and application support (hardware-focused).
• Conduct troubleshooting, error analysis, and problem resolution.
• Act as the primary technical contact for OEM and SMB customers (e.g., Philips, Siemens).
   

2. Sales Engineering & Design‑In Support

• Support sales during pre‑sales phases with technical expertise.
• Identify customer requirements and translate them into feasible technical specifications.
• Participate in customer meetings (mostly domestic, low travel).
• Drive long-cycle design-in processes typical for industrial and non-standard products.
   

3. Customization & Technical Solution Development

• Develop customer-specific adaptations and technical concepts.
• Collaborate with suppliers on custom solutions and quoting support.
• Prepare feasibility studies and contribute to new product ideas based on customer feedback.
   

4. Quality Assurance & Validation

• Test and validate new solutions and ensure compliance with relevant norms and standards.
• Provide structured feedback to product management.